The Global Partners Program, hosted by DePauw's International Student Affairs, matches an international student with an American student for intercultural exchange, understanding, and friendship. As a Global Partner, an international student will grow in their understanding of American culture and DePauw culture, while an American student may learn more about a new culture and the international community on campus.
The matched partners will communicate with each other and make a plan to meet regularly (at least once a month) for social and intellectual activities, such as films, coffee, campus events, concerts, etc. These casual meetings are a great chance to exchange information, learn from each other’s cultures, and build new friendships on campus. International Student Affairs (ISA) will also host a monthly meetup opportunity at the beginning of every month of the Spring semester, which can meet your meeting requirements.
Reference page: https://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/hubbard/offcampus/servicio-testimonial/
The global partner program is a great way to learn about different cultures while at the same time creating new friendships. This is not just between global partners but also with each of their friends/networks. I was a global partner for 3 years and I loved it. --- Casandra Carrillo '17
We realized we have so many things in common......I know my life would have been much worse if she had not been there for me. --- Vy Le '19
They changed my perspective a lot because I learned a lot from a person who comes from Chicago. Not only that, I also learned a lot of American culture. --- Pyi Theim Kyaw '19
I got to meet a lot of domestic students through my Global Partner......They shared their culture and I could share my culture with them. --- Minh Hai Vu '19
Having a small connection really makes a difference. --- Erika Mori (Exchange Student)